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Philadelphia Eagles legend Brian Dawkins, who was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame early this year on the same weekend the Eagles won their first Super Bowl and has been known to inspire fans to run through concrete SEPTA poles, has announced that he will be stepping down from his current full-time role with the team to pursue other entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors. But don't worry, this isn't anything like the last time Dawkins left Philly, when he was unceremoniously traded to the Broncos toward the end of his career. The 16-year NFL veteran safety, after spending two years as member of the football operations department, will remain with the team as a consultant. "I want to thank Jeffrey Lurie, Howie Roseman, Don Smolenski and Coach Pederson for blessing me with the opportunity to return to this great organization," Dawkins said in a statement. "This is a special time in Philadelphia Eagles history and I am grateful to have been a part of the team’s … [Read more...] about Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins leaving his full-time role with Eagles

By Connor Letourneau Updated 7:45 pm, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 The quote came toward the beginning of Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s lengthy response Tuesday night to a question about Andre Iguodala’s penchant for clutch performances: "He’s probably a future Hall of Famer." Within minutes, that seven-word sound bite rippled through social media, prompting some to shoot down Kerr’s suggestion that Iguodala deserves enshrinement in the Hall of Fame. That someone who is more role player than superstar could be considered for such an honor may have seemed a bit far-fetched. This is a player who has never made an All-NBA team, has only once been an All-Star, and owns relatively modest career averages of 12.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists. A closer look at Iguodala’s resume, however, reveals that he has a more compelling case for the Hall of Fame than most probably realize. "He’s a Finals MVP, All-Star, Olympian," Kerr said. "There’s … [Read more...] about Steve Kerr calls Andre Iguodala a ‘future Hall of Famer’

Hall of Famer Tina Thompson, who retired in 2013 as the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer , was named Monday as the new women’s basketball coach at the University of Virginia.She heads to the Cavaliers after three seasons at Texas. She is part of this year’s induction class into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame after winning two Olympic gold medals and four WNBA championships.Thompson becomes the fifth head coach in U.Va.’s 44-year history.“She is one of the best to ever play the game and she has experienced tremendous success at all levels of the game,” Virginia athletic director Carla Williams said .“My sentiments mirror that of my 12-year-old son Dyllan. When I told him the great news he said, ‘Wait! Mom are you kidding? I mean wow. Isn’t that a good program? Correction. Great program! I am so happy for you. We will do great things there!’ My response to him was that I could not agree more! I am excited … [Read more...] about U.Va. hires women’s basketball Hall of Famer Tina Thompson as new coach

Updated 8:35 am, Monday, April 16, 2018 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hal Greer, a Hall of Fame guard and the Philadelphia 76ers' career leading scorer, has died. The Sixers said Greer died Saturday night in Arizona after a brief illness. He was 81. Greer spent 15 seasons with the Syracuse Nationals and Philadelphia 76ers and finished his career with a record 21,586 points. He's also the 76ers' career leader in field goals, field goals attempted, games and minutes played. Greer was the first player to have his number retired (15) by the 76ers in 1976. Greer also became the first player to be honored with a sculpture on 76ers Legends Walk at the team training complex in 2017. Greer made 10 straight All-Star games and earned All-Star Game MVP honors in 1968. He was also the second-leading scorer on Philadelphia's NBA championship team of 1966-67 and would earn a spot on the NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996. He played at Marshall and was the 13th overall pick by the … [Read more...] about 76ers’ leading scorer, Hall of Famer Hal Greer dies at 81

Hal Greer, the durable 76ers legend who rode a remarkable 15-year NBA career with Philadephia and the Syracuse Nationals to the Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 81. The Sixers announced Greer’s passing in a statement released Monday morning. “The Philadelphia 76ers organization mourns the passing of Hal Greer, an NBA champion, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer and team legend,” the club said. “Throughout his 15-year career with the Syracuse Nationals and Philadelphia 76ers, Greer solidified his place as one of the greatest basketball players ever. An NBA champion in 1967 and 10-time NBA All-Star, Greer’s legacy includes being the 76ers’ all-time leader in points, field goals, field goals attempted, games and minutes played, culminating in him being named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996.” Greer was drafted by Syracuse in the second round of the 1958 NBA draft and played five seasons with the Nationals before … [Read more...] about Hal Greer, Hall of Famer and 76ers legend, dead at 81